Toyota awards $1 million in scholarships to 100 high school seniors
Winners at top of class in both academics and community service
TORRANCE, Calif. (June 10, 2009) — Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., (TMS) is rewarding 100 high school seniors with $1 million in college scholarships for their commitment to education and community service.
The 12 national and 88 regional winners, who make up the 13th class of Toyota Community Scholars, were chosen from a pool of more than 8,000 students nationwide nominated by their schools. To be eligible, students must be proven leaders both in the classroom and in their communities.
Based on their achievements, the 2009 class will continue helping others on their journey as college students. “I know that I will only find happiness and fulfillment in my life by dedicating my time to something meaningful - something that makes a difference in the world, in mankind, or in somebody’s life,” said Scholar Ethan Soodak of Silver Spring, Md. |